实用商务英语 E时代交流方式、实用商务英语 实用商务英语 教材内容 Unit 6.ppt

Unit 6 E-communication Task 2 Good morning, I’m Sandra Woodward from the IT Department. I’m going to introduce two new functions of our company’s intranet. Since the “zero e-mail” policy came into effect, it is very important that we all know how to use the intranet effectively for information exchange and interpersonal communication. First of all, there is a messaging tool on the intranet. We can use it to send messages to one or more persons. However, it has a limit of a maximum of 300 words so it can only be used for brief messages like notices of meetings and holiday arrangements. Secondly, every project manager is able to set up a group on the intranet. Only the members of that group have access. All the various materials concerning the project can be uploaded so everyone involved in the project can see what is happening. This means you don’t have to bother checking your e-mail inbox and scrolling down for every piece of information. I hope that is clear. But if there are any problems using the new functions, please contact me. My extension number is 9001. Unit 6 E-communication Task 3 Mr. Smith: Anne, I’ve just got your e-mail but I’m afraid it’s not very clear. May we take a few minutes to talk about it? Anne: Yes, of course. What are the problems? Mr. Smith: First, you need to get to the point quickly. The small talk at the beginning is not necessary. Anne: Isn’t it rude to jump straight in? Mr. Smith: No. Usually, business people are very busy. They don’t want to waste time reading unnecessary words. So, be brief. Anne: OK. Mr. Smith: Also, your e-mail seems a bit confusing. You mention three different things in one long passage. It’s hard for me to understand at the first reading. Anne: Oh, sorry. What should I have done? Mr. Smith: It’s better to put them in three separate paragraphs or write three e-mails under different subject headings. Anne: I see. That makes it easier to get the main points, does it? Mr. Smith: Yes. The la